Speaker Guidelines

Formatting Guidelines - Presentation Programs

Presentation Template:
  • AABB Template
  • Please use the above slideshow template to prepare your presentation or you must follow the presentation guidelines provided. When in doubt, print it out!

    Please make sure your material has been edited, proofed and is complete with all graphics already embedded in the document or presentation. We cannot edit your material. The AABB audioconferences use portable document format (pdf) files created from your PowerPoint files. We encourage the instructors to work with the group to create one streamlined, consistent document, although you may submit presentations separately. An individual, 30-minute presentation may contain up to 15 slides, but should not exceed 20 slides.

    Presentation Programs - (PowerPoint XP and earlier)

    • Slide size - Use the default slide size of 7.5 x 10 landscape.
    • Cover Slide - Create a cover slide for your presentation with the title, author(s), and pertinent information including any copyright statements.
    • Slide Identification - Please number and title all slides.
    • Gradients - Do not use complex gradients in your artwork for purposes of reproduction as it drastically increases the file size and redraw time. Some background gradients will not be printable when converted to PDF and show up as solid black on screen.
    • Fonts - Only use common fonts like Arial, Times New Roman, or Helvetica. This will alleviate any font problems on other computers. If you must use uncommon fonts (e.g., Boostlight, Academia, etc.), please send the font with your submission.
    • Animations, movies and sound - Because the PowerPoint slides are converted to PDF format any audio, video, or animations will not be included.